This book presents topics in numerical analysis for statisticians. It would be suitable as a text for a graduate course in statistical computing. The focus is on principles of numerical analysis intended to equip students to craft their own software and to understand the advantages and disadvantages of different numerical methods.

From the Publisher:This book presents topics in numerical analysis for statisticians. It would be suitable as a text for a graduate course in statistical computing. The focus is on principles of numerical analysis intended to equip students to craft their own software and to understand the advantages and disadvantages of different numerical methods.